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title: "Hydraulic System Support - 5 Year Maintenance Contract"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Hydraulic System Support - 5 Year Maintenance Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fde310e-7cc5-4bab-bad9-5be1798ca70f

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is inviting tenders for a five-year maintenance contract for its hydraulic system, essential for powering research laboratories, including high-value commercial projects. This tender is classified under repair and maintenance services for machinery and related systems (CPV codes 50500000, 50510000, 50530000) and falls under the open procurement method. The tender period ends on 25th September 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26th October 2020 and concluding on 25th October 2024. The total contract value is set at £200,000, and delivery will take place in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems or machinery. Businesses with expertise in providing long-term service contracts in similar high-tech environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. The successful contractor will not only contribute to vital research facilities but also gain a foothold in ongoing commercial maintenance contracts within a prestigious academic institution.

## Notice

The objective of the tender is to secure a five year service and maintenance contract to support the hydraulic ring main and associated systems in Queen's building, University of Bristol. The hydraulic system is a facility power supply to research laboratories that powers such items as a large earthquake simulator, actuation and control machines, material test machines and bespoke equipment for a variety of research activities. The facility is used primarily to support research outcomes but does also support high-value commercial work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cde92a-edaf-40d4-a8cf-3e671c37bd30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 25 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50500000 - Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery
- 50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers
- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2020 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cde92a-edaf-40d4-a8cf-3e671c37bd30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cde92a-edaf-40d4-a8cf-3e671c37bd30
  25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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